Make calls from Gmail with lowered rates to 150 destinations all over the world, Apple slips in tech support satisfaction, and IE users found to have lower IQs than other browser users.
- Calling from Gmail now in 38 languages, with lower rates to over 150 destinations: Gmail callers can buy calling credit in euros, US dollars, Canadian dollars, or British pounds. Over 150 countries have lowered calling rates too, a list of which can be found here. [The Official Gmail Blog]
- Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wi-Fi Hard Drive Gets Android App: Previously only available for the iPhone, the Android app access files off the hard drives within WiFi range without using a cellular network or internet connection. [SlashGear]
- GoToMeeting gets high-definition video conferencing: The new feature built right into the latest version of GoToMeeting supports 6 video streams for a total resolution of 1920 x 960px. [GigaOM]
- How Facial Recognition Technology Can Be Used To Get Your Social Security Number: By mining Facebook information, Carnegie Mellon University professor Alessandro Acquisti finds that facial recognition software can be used to determine an individual's SSN. [Forbes]
- Internet Explorer users have lower IQ says study: According to IQ tests, IE users averaged an IQ of 80, well below Chrome, Firefox, and Safari users (100) and even further below Camino and Opera users (120). [BBC]
- Apple's Tech Support Is Not As Good As It Used To Be, Study Claims: Though Apple still leads Dell and HP in customer service, its satisfaction score is down 15 points from a year ago. [TechCrunch]
- T-Mobile To Make Carrier Billing An Option For Online Purchases: Targeting digital content like games, social networking credits and music, this new option would allow T-Mobile customers to charge their online purchases directly to their monthly cellphone bill. [TechCrunch]
- Nissan Leaf's New Vehicle Charger Lets Your Car Power Your House: Just unveiled in Japan, the Leaf's battery can store power to power a house during peak energy hours. [inhabitat]
- iPad 2 Finally Ships Within 24 Hours For Online Orders In US And Canada: Apple online stores list 24-hour shipping for the iPad 2 in US and Canada, after a months-long bottle neck of several days to a week for shipping. [SlashGear]
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